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- Go to HE BEAT HIS WIFE IN FRONT OF ME - BUT NOBODY SEEMED TO CARE...WOULD YOU?
Some of them express their true colors from the very beginning...
But are so deceptive, they are just good at it.
I can't believe NO ONE said or did anything.
People who are not in the situation will never understand. When they say things like that, they are in denial. The "it will never happen to me" phase that many people go through life believing about many things.
What these people don't see, are the death threats made towards you, themselves, or the people you care about most (or the ones they think you care about most).
So you have to stay with them if you don't want them to "hurt" your family or friends.
Many also don't have anywhere to turn, after the person has drained their bank accounts and their life of any support.
And there are times where aside from all that, they just make it "impossible" for you to leave, by holding on to your keys so you can't go anywhere...yes, even sleeping with them on their person.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on December 17, 2008 at 10:42 AM
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My ex-wife isolated me from friends, so I know how powerful a weapon it is
It has taken me a while to get my life back after her abuse and the worst part, by far, is the isolation and manipulation.
posted by
cpklapper
on December 17, 2008 at 10:12 AM
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I would care. He needs help.
posted by
Amanda__
on December 13, 2008 at 3:06 PM
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I'm sorry you had to witness this. Even knights in shining armor eventually learn that interfering with a domestic squabble will likely get you you stabbed in the back by the wife. It is usually best to let the police handle a very touchy situation like that. Best wishes
posted by
Smittenheimer
on November 15, 2008 at 9:08 AM
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Hear hear! Great repost and it should be repeated again to help people understand the abuse going on. I am glad your friend is now renewed and healing.
posted by
merkie
on November 14, 2008 at 9:32 PM
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Abuse of any kind is a terrible problem. It is everywhere. It seems to be getting worse instead of better. It is a problems that is very difficult to resolve in a satisfactory way. It is hard to know what to do when someone you know is being victimized.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 14, 2008 at 1:22 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on November 14, 2008 at 12:37 PM
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as cruel as this may sound - i have witnessed many couples that actually enjoy "public drama". sometimes bad attention is better than NO attention - like a child that has been neglected. honestly though - i just couldn't stand there and do nothing - i would have to intervene or do what you did.
posted by
ladychardonnay
on November 14, 2008 at 7:23 AM
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“If she chooses to stay with him then she is willing to put up with it”????
That's disgusting. Good for you for having a heart and for checking on the girl.
posted by
FineYoungSinger
on November 14, 2008 at 5:48 AM
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Thanks for the re-post as I must have missed it the first time round
and it certainly is one of those posts that shouldn't be missed. Whatever anyone says I stick to my view that violence and abuse in any way shape or form is a definite no no.... many blessings and thanks again
posted by
mariaki
on November 14, 2008 at 4:43 AM
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